Synopsys Inc is a leader in chip design and software content, driving innovations in the Era of Pervasive Intelligence. They are seeking a Staff Engineer in Applications Engineering to act as a subject-matter expert in Material Information Management, guiding customers through implementation and integration while collaborating with various teams to enhance engineering processes.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a senior contributor and subject-matter expert for Material Information Management (MIM) within customer and internal engagements
- Support and guide customers through the implementation, integration, and adoption of materials data management platforms across engineering environments
- Collaborate with engineering, IT, and product development teams to integrate materials data with PLM, CAE, and other enterprise systems
- Translate complex technical and data challenges into clear recommendations for both hands-on engineers and senior leadership
- Deliver technical workshops, demonstrations, and presentations that build confidence and drive adoption of best practices
- Partner with product management and development teams to influence product roadmap, interoperability, and usability based on real-world customer needs
- Mentor less-experienced colleagues and contribute to internal best practices, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Enable customers to scale and standardize materials data management across their organization
- Reduce engineering risk and inefficiency by improving data quality, traceability, and accessibility
- Help organizations accelerate innovation by connecting materials data to simulation, qualification, and design decision-making
- Drive the strategic positioning of materials information as a core enabler of digital engineering transformation
- Strengthen long-term customer relationships through trust, credibility, and measurable technical outcomes
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Synopsys’ materials information management offerings, ensuring competitive advantage and customer success
Requirements:
- 5+ years of relevant experience in engineering, engineering software, or technical consulting roles
- Strong understanding of product development processes and how data flows across the engineering lifecycle
- Hands-on experience or deep familiarity with Material Information Management (MIM) or enterprise materials data management
- Experience in engineering data management, PLM integration, or digital engineering workflows
- Working knowledge of database systems and data modeling concepts
- Experience with API-based integrations and software implementation or deployment projects
- Familiarity with CAE, PLM, or materials data management platforms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think both tactically and strategically
- Exposure to agile or iterative project delivery methodologies is a plus